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The Space Between Words at UC San Diego Park & Market.

A thought-provoking exhibition of art opened recently in San Diego’s East Village, up in the second floor gallery of UC San Diego Park & Market. It’s titled The Space Between Words.

Any art that concerns language immediately intrigues me. What is the space between words? I wondered, thinking literally. Between written words: a short (or long) space. Between spoken words: a little (or much) breath.

According to a sign concerning the exhibition, language is more than something we speak. It is something we carry, remember, lose, invent, and share…

I recall reading or hearing that language is a prerequisite for human-level intelligence. Words are infinitely combinable symbols we share that can convey complex meaning.

Presented by Vanguard Culture’s ARTS LAB, The Space Between Words brings together the work of artists Jon Savage, Ale Uzarraga, Kelvin Lopez, and Jess Bergman. Their pieces explore the many ways we communicate when words alone are not enough.

So, I suppose, beyond language expressed by mind and body, there is art that itself speaks–art created by an artist’s mind and hands…

Some examples:

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More fun new street art in East Village!

A bunch of electrical boxes were recently painted with fun street art in San Diego’s East Village.

I happened to stumble upon another one today. It’s not far from Petco Park, which explains the Padres graphics!

I see it was painted about a month ago by artist Kate Caughey (@kcaughey).

To see more newly painted boxes near Petco Park, click here and here!

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Visiting the Petco Interactive Zone at Comic-Con!

Walking around outside during Comic-Con 2026? Is it lunchtime? Why not head over to the Interactive Zone at Petco Park where you’ll find several themed food trucks and plenty of tables.

You’ll also find a few activations. The big one is miniature golf, an activity under a shady roof. Its purpose is to promote Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes. Leave a comment if you played.

Advice! Don’t wait forever in line before the Petco Interactive Zone opens each morning. Not long after the gate opens, the line goes away.

Labu’Tique Farmers Market…

KAYOU Walls of Fandom…

Food!

Diarra From Detroit.

Hello Kitty Cafe Truck.

Magic: The Gathering mini golf.

Maruchan’s MaruMart.

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Baseball kids street art near Petco Park.

This electrical box must have been painted very recently. I saw it for the first time during a walk yesterday. It’s located on J Street, near Petco Park, northwest of the Gallagher Square playground.

The four sides of the box show baseball kids (no doubt Padres fans) swinging a bat, reading a book (from the nearby Central Library?), holding happy potted flowers, and eating a ginormous hot dog with mustard!

The street art in Padres colors is signed Nicholas Danger. That’s the name used by local artist Nicholas McPherson. His fun, bold street art is all over San Diego!

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San Diego readies for America 250!

Walking around San Diego the past week or so, I’ve seen signs that the city is getting ready for the big America 250 celebration. The 250th anniversary of the United States is coming up on Saturday, July 4th–Independence Day!

I’ve been taking photos of things that concern America’s birthday. Here’s what I’ve found so far, including event information you might find useful…

In Old Town:

In Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, an Old-Fashioned 4th of July will include a flag raising ceremony, live music, art, lawn games, a watermelon eating contest, a quilt raffle, and loads of free family fun. The patriotic event starts at 11 am and continues to 3 pm.

In the Marriott Marina:

At the Coronado Ferry Landing:

At the San Diego County Fair:

In Coronado at the VFW:

At a hotel and restaurant in East Village:

I forget where:

In Balboa Park:

In Balboa Park, the House of USA will present America’s 250th 4th of July Celebration! There will be food, dancing, music and patriotic fervor! It all takes places at the International Cottages from 11 am to 4 pm.

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Students paint boxes outside Central Library!

Students attending e3 Civic High were painting an electrical box on a sidewalk next to San Diego’s downtown Central Library today!

The charter school is actually located within the Central Library. It serves grades 9-12 with a mission to “Engage, Educate, and Empower” students through a partnership with the library.

After looking at the young artists’ progress painting the San Diego skyline, I walked around the corner and found another box that is nearly finished!

Juneteenth Art Project at San Diego library.

On the Eighth Floor of the Central Library in downtown San Diego, the public can contribute to the Juneteenth Art Project!

A large tabletop covered with paper welcomes creative people. Everyone is encouraged to sketch or draw positive images or messages inspired by Juneteenth, which is coming up later this month.

Here is some of what I observed this afternoon…

Tiny matchbox books at San Diego library!

Matchbox books created by author Alice Lowe are now on display at San Diego’s downtown Central Library. Have you seen anything like this before?

Alice Lowe is a local San Diego writer whose work has appeared in more than 100 literary journals. Her tiny matchbox books include her own words plus various quotes and excerpts from different books and authors.

To read these diminutive works of art, you might have to press your nose right up to the glass display cases on the library’s second floor!

If you’d rather not squint or use a magnifying glass, a nearby monitor allows you to read the author’s work in digital form.

San Diego youth explore Wonder through art.

Voice Out 2026 is a youth media art exhibition that officially opens today inside San Diego’s downtown Central Library.

Young creators from across the San Diego region were invited by Outside The Lens to explore the idea of Wonder through photography, digital illustration and mixed media. Nearly 200 pieces are now on display on the first floor of the Central Library.

I checked the art out yesterday after the displays were set up!

Wonder stretches our curious minds, leading us to places beyond our accustomed horizons. Places that can be fantastic and strange. I saw images full of dreams, discovery and possibility.

The art of Voice Out 2026 will be on display at both the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and the San Diego Central Library throughout June 2026.

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Star Wars Day(s) at the San Diego library!

Star Wars fans will soon be gathering at the San Diego Central Library. Fun, creative activities will be available in the IDEA Maker Lab on May the Fourth (be with you) and (revenge of the) Fifth!

You’ll have the opportunity to paint mini lightsabers, 3D print droids, make Star Wars buttons, participate in a scavenger hunt (and win prizes), and more. All ages welcome.

Registration is encouraged but not required.

To learn more about this cool event, click here and here!